[Comprehensive British and American] How agents solve the single problem

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For two whole days without stopping, Phoebe's physical fitness has also reached the point of exhaustion.

Phoebe fell asleep on the way home until noon the next day.When Merlin left the apartment for a trip to Savile Row, and came back at noon, the girl was still hiding under the covers and refused to open her eyes.

Merlin took off his coat and walked into her room: "Phoebe, this is going too far."

Phoebe curled up on the bed and heard that she just pulled the quilt over her head.

As if covering his face with a quilt could escape everything, Merlin couldn't help but shook his head: "Phoebe!"

Phoebe whimpered.

Merlin stopped at the edge of the bed, he pushed back the quilt, and the girl hiding under the quilt immediately covered her face: "Sleep a little longer, I'm really tired."

Merlin knew that she was not lying. Phoebe was full of energy on weekdays. If she slept past the fixed wake-up time, it proved that she was really tired.

But staying in bed won't solve the problem. Strictly speaking, she has missed yesterday's dinner and today's breakfast, so she can't skip lunch anymore.

"Get up," Merlin said slowly, "you need to eat something, girl."

Phoebe rolled out of bed.

She moved to the side of the bed, leaned on the back of Merlin's hand, hugged his forearm and refused to let go: "Can I eat later? I'm really tired, otherwise..."

At the end of the girl's sticky tone, a sly color flashed across her gray eyes.

"Merlin kiss me."

"..."

"Kiss me," Phoebe reached out and tapped her soft index finger on her cheek, "I'll just get up."

"........."

After one night, he returned to his previous clingy and coquettish state, not only that, but also intensified.

When she opened her eyes, she cheekily begged for a kiss, as if it wasn't her who ran out of the apartment in a fit of anger yesterday.If Phoebe was still a white cat, the cat's tail would be up in the sky by now.

Merlin laughed.

"Okay then," he didn't move at all, "it seems that I prepared fried fish for nothing."

"what!"

Phoebe was startled when she heard this, and immediately got up from the bed: "Merlin prepared fried fish?"

Merlin: "Of course, you've been thinking about it for a long time."

Phoebe smiled.

She deftly kicked off the quilt and got out of bed, looking as if she was too tired to open her eyes.The girl took down the white T-shirt and denim skirt from the hanger in the bedroom, and Merlin's eyes stayed on the suspender denim skirt for a moment - he realized that there was a pocket on the denim skirt, and there were things in it. The skirts that were bought casually from the supermarket looked cheaper.

Merlin: "Phoebe."

"Ok?"

She paused with the hand holding the skirt, and then seemed to notice Merlin's disapproving gaze.

The denim skirt was hung back on the hanger, Phoebe turned around, and pointed to her cheek again with reluctance: "Then Merlin kiss me!"

Merlin: "...it's raining outside, girl, you can wear it outside if you're not afraid of catching a cold."

Phoebe: How angry!

After failing to act like a baby twice, Phoebe suddenly lost her patience.She pushed Merlin lightly, and drove away angrily: "I need to change clothes, Merlin avoid it!"

Fortunately, Phoebe's moods come and go quickly.

After changing her clothes and walking to the restaurant, she had completely forgotten what happened just now.Phoebe sat down at the table, Merlin had prepared everything, and lunch was still hot.

The man handed Phoebe the cutlery and sat across from him, but there was no mission food in front of him.

Phoebe: "Won't Merlin eat?"

Merlin: "Not everybody wakes until noon, girl." Of course he ate.

Phoebe: "Okay."

It rained suddenly outside, and the weather turned cold, Phoebe obediently changed into thick clothes.A preppy attire was much more pleasing to the eye than the casual denim skirt. Merlin thought about the items in his pockets again, and then realized that it was the communication device James Bond gave her.

"correct."

The man stood up, took out a box from the living room, and put it in the hand of the girl who was focused on dealing with fried fish.

"Mobile phone," Merlin explained, "although Bond also gave you one, but it's not sure whether MI6 has tampered with it."

Having been with Merlin for a long time, Phoebe knows a lot of secrets. Although the royal agents and MI6 are not hostile, they go together after all.

It didn't matter to Phoebe, the mobile phone wasn't as attractive as fried fish.She just rummaged through the box with one free hand, and said casually, "Anyway, Merlin can always find me."

Merlin: "Just in case, girl, there is always time to contact."

Also, if Phoebe needed to talk to Merlin when she was outside, she couldn't find a cardboard and hold it up to the monitor.

Human life is troublesome, but they are also quite smart, at least there are so many high-tech inventions.

So Phoebe put away the phone: "Thank you."

Merlin: "What are your plans for the afternoon?"

Phoebe thought for a while: "I still have three adopters who need to return visits, but it's a bit far away."

Merlin nodded: "I'll take you there."

Phoebe has always completed the return visit task alone. She looks at the subway lines, buys small gifts, and then communicates with residents and cats. She completes it very well by herself.

But it's different with Merlin, he can always think of Phoebe and take care of everything in silence.

Just like now.

Phoebe was sitting in the car, waiting for Merlin to come back from the pet store. He chose a small amount of catnip and toys, one for each of the cats of the three households.Then I personally drove Phoebe to the resident downstairs, and opened the car door for her after the return visit was over.

"Everyone is doing well," Phoebe, who was sitting in the co-pilot, couldn't help but murmur, "I'm only worried about Kevin. The new low-rent house was also very good, but Archie's people frightened Kevin. And no one can find the Spaniard, so what should we do?"

"I'm already investigating, girl."

Merlin spoke calmly.

It has to be said that even the omnipotent Merlin did not expect that they would get useful clues from a cat.No wonder Mrs. M sent an invitation letter to Phoebe in such a hurry, even Agent 00 has no ability to communicate with small animals.

"I hope we can find him as soon as possible," said Merlin, who was in charge of the matter, and Phoebe was relieved, "So that Archie's people won't harass Kevin again...Hey, Merlin, this is not the way home."

It seems that what Phoebe has preserved is not only the senses of cats, but also their unique ability to remember the way.She kept talking all the way and didn't look at the road at all, but she still noticed that Merlin deviated from the route home.

"That's not true."

Merlin parked the car near a pretty fancy restaurant. He unbuckled his seat belt, and when he got out of the car, he didn't forget to go around to the co-pilot to open the car door for Phoebe: "It's not appropriate to always eat fried fish, girl."

Said Merlin reached out to Phoebe.

The girl's eyes suddenly lit up, and she held Merlin's hand: "Dating?"

Merlin: "..."

Phoebe: "Last time, you were at this restaurant with that red-haired lady."

"Wait," Merlin held Phoebe's hand, "You remember."

"Ah."

Merlin: "..."

At this moment, Merlin's mood could no longer be described as embarrassment.That was a few months ago, and Phoebe was a white cat who didn't answer people.

But Phoebe didn't care.

"It's the first time I know that humans still need to date." She didn't even realize that Merlin was embarrassed. "At that time, I thought it was so troublesome. It was just begging. Cats don't need to be so troublesome."

"..."

"Merlin is really popular with ladies, but why is there no more content every time, the same goes for the red-haired lady, and the same goes for the black-haired lady after that. After going out to eat a few times, it didn't work out. Witches don't count—"

"You stop."

God, Merlin really wants to rewind it all over again. Is there anything more terrifying than you taking a girl out, and this girl faces countless treasures from your former dates in front of you!

Phoebe reacted.

"Ah," she looked at Merlin blankly, "it's okay!"

Not even Merlin could have predicted that she would change from a cat to a human.He has always been single, handsome, and looks good in any clothes.Today's Merlin probably had plans in advance, he dressed more formally than in the past, and put on a mouse-colored windbreaker, looking elegant.

Phoebe wasn't at all surprised that a woman was courting Merlin, not at all.

But Phoebe didn't care, and Merlin was a little uneasy.

Merlin, who was holding the menu, was still focused on this matter until the restaurant was seated: "I've never brought a lady home, Phoebe, how do you know what they look like?"

Phoebe: "You've researched every lady."

Merlin: "..."

Probably even the meteors falling from the sky didn't expect that Phoebe knew exactly what Merlin was doing to investigate every date.

Phoebe: "Why? Not only is there no content, but Merlin acts like a thief."

Merlin raised his forehead.

"Because I have to make sure they don't have other plans, girl," Merlin explained. "The red-haired lady you mentioned is a divorced single mother in name, but in fact she is from the CIA and wants to get money from me." Get specific information about that mission in South America."

"No wonder I went out once," Phoebe nodded. "What about the black-haired one? You've seen her many times."

"I'm too busy, girl."

"She doesn't understand you?"

"I missed three calls. I think even a good-tempered lady will use this as a reason to cut off contact."

After speaking, Merlin smiled self-deprecatingly.

In fact, Merlin had never thought about a stable relationship, and going out on a date was just to adjust his mood.For moral reasons, lovers cannot hide from each other, but the content of Merlin's work cannot be shared with anyone.

Other logistics members can, but Merlin can't.Like most of the field agents, he lives alone all year round. After all, not everyone is as lucky as Eggsy, who found true love the first time he saved the world.

"I can't tell them the truth," Merlin said, "and I don't want to base my life on lies."

"But Merlin can tell me the truth."

Phoebe immediately became proud, and there were no secrets between her and Merlin.

The girl put her chin up and laughed: "I'm different from them! So Merlin doesn't have to worry about leaking secrets, lies, or that I'll delay your work."

Merlin: "..."

This is true.

Strictly speaking, the wishing meteor is very effective.Eggsy said that he hoped that Merlin would have a lover, so he arranged for Merlin to be the most suitable candidate——Phoebe lived with Merlin without any obstacles when she was a white cat, so what's the problem with becoming a human?

It's just that Merlin felt that this gift was a bit too expensive.

He couldn't help but shook his head, and called the waiter to order.

Merlin is indeed a frequent customer of this restaurant, even the waiters know him.The experienced waiter took Merlin's menu: "Is it still Scotch whiskey, sir?"

"...forget it today."

"Ah, I can do it!"

Phoebe spoke hastily.

She knew what Merlin meant, she drank alcohol on weekdays, but she didn't drink today, it must be to please herself.The same is true for Archie. When he arrived at the bar, he sent her away with Coke, and everyone treated her like a child.

"I'm an adult," Phoebe said seriously, "I'm turning 19 this year!"

Where are you 19 years old, Merlin slandered in his heart, the 19 years old on the medical insurance was filled in by Merlin for her.No one knew how old Phoebe would be after turning into a human. He could only estimate an approximate age based on the age of the white cat.

What's more, Phoebe didn't drink alcohol before, and Merlin wouldn't let her challenge whiskey right away.

The waiter looked at Phoebe who was frowning and dissatisfied and smiled slightly: "Maybe you can try our fruit wine here, sir."

Merlin: "This is fine."

Phoebe: "I can drink whiskey—"

Merlin: "Phoebe."

His tone sank, and the girl sitting opposite showed an unconvinced expression again.Knowing that she is soft and not hard, Merlin is not in a hurry: "Not now, if you want to taste good wine, you can have it at home, and I don't have to think about the possibility of carrying you back at home."

But exhortation is more effective than prohibition, and Merlin's gentle words successfully made Phoebe give up her insistence.She leaned on the chair: "well, I won't get drunk."

Merlin: "I think the food here is far more worth tasting than the wine pairing."

Phoebe: "Merlin comes here a lot."

"I've been here a few times."

"With a different lady?"

"..."

"Don't bring anyone else here."

The girl sitting across from her looked serious, and her pretty face became extremely serious. Phoebe announced domineeringly: "Merlin is enough with me, and I can't date other ladies anymore!"

Talked as if he was still free.

Merlin laughed out loud.He didn't have time to sleep on many occasions, and now that he had Phoebe around, even if he really wanted to go out with other women, he couldn't afford it.

This girl had taken over the other half of Merlin's life after work.

He didn't reply, just handed the menu to the waiter: "The grilled lamb chops here are good, Phoebe, fried fish is not the only food worth remembering in life."

However, Merlin's good intentions didn't work.

Table manners were the first lesson Harry Hart taught Phoebe, and the girl with the knife and fork was impeccable in every move.Dining with her is undoubtedly a pleasant thing, but Phoebe, who tasted the grilled lamb chops, still prefers Merlin's fried fish after thinking about it for a long time.

The atmosphere of the dinner was harmonious, and after the meal, Merlin took her for a walk in the nearby streets.

In the commercial street, even at night it is extraordinarily lively.Phoebe followed behind Merlin, carefully observing every store and shop window, and asked Merlin questions from time to time.

Until she suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"Merlin?"

The girl grabbed Merlin and called out to him.

Merlin followed her gaze and saw that it was a thrift shop with all kinds of popular elements from the last century on the windows. Phoebe's eyes fell on a poster of David Bowie pasted in it.

"That's...?" Phoebe tugged at the corner of Merlin's clothes.

"A great singer."

"singer?"

Merlin was silent.Studying with Paddington in the manor did not have access to these, and Phoebe's knowledge in this area was still about zero.

Since she was interested, Merlin would be more than happy to walk her through the details.

"Wait here," he began, "I'll come when I go."

Said Merlin walked to the thrift shop.

Phoebe stood obediently and watched Merlin cross the road. He opened the door of the store and passed the customers who came out of it.

Hey?

She was shocked because the customer leaving the store was the same man who had been accosted yesterday, Phoebe remembered his name, and he said his name was Thiago.

The man noticed Phoebe too.

He and Phoebe looked at each other across the street for a moment, and the girl nodded politely, which was met with a smile from the man across the street.

Thiago walked right up to Phoebe.

"Meeting you again, Phoebe," he said, "still waiting?"

"Ah."

Phoebe nodded.

"The gentleman who passed you just now is my companion."

After a pause, Thiago couldn't help turning his head to look at the thrift shop. Through the window, he could only vaguely see the tall figure of Merlin standing by the counter.

But even so, anyone can tell that he is not the blond man who drove Thiago away yesterday.

Fortunately, Thiago didn't say much about it. He turned his head and still had a smile on his face.

"I have to apologize to you, Phoebe."

"Ok?"

Phoebe was a little dazed, wondering why she suddenly apologized.

"Yesterday my approach was too abrupt," he said, "please believe that I didn't mean any harm, I just saw a too young lady appearing in the bar, and I was a little worried that you would encounter some harassment... Although I was very Like hooligans harassing young girls."

"you are not."

Thiago paused, realizing that Phoebe's words were not polite.Her expression was serious: "There will be no hooligans wearing such expensive clothes."

He was wearing a well-tailored suit, tieless and open like Archie, but Phoebe, after all her time on Savile Row, knew Thiago was expensive.

"It seems that I have met an expert." Thiago half-jokingly said.

Phoebe pursed her lips, she was a little curious: "Do you live nearby?"

Thiago: "I work nearby."

As he spoke, he pointed to a bank on the street.

In the bank, no wonder he wears formal clothes. Judging by his attire, he probably has a high position.

"That's great," Phoebe said.

"It's very kind of you, Phoebe."

"No," she said with a sincere expression. Phoebe was never polite to others. "People who can deal with numbers are very good."

Her sincere admiration was exchanged for Tiago's hearty laughter. He shook his head, took out a business card holder from his coat pocket, and handed a business card to Phoebe.

"My business card, Phoebe," Tiago said. "If you need, uh, numbers, just come to me."

When Merlin came out of the shop, what he saw was Phoebe holding a business card and looking surprised.

He'd noticed the man leaving the thrift store talking to Phoebe and leaving his business card.

Merlin raised his eyebrows: "Salesman?"

Phoebe shook her head, and she handed Merlin her business card, which said the man's job title was Bank Manager.

"I met at the bar yesterday," Phoebe replied honestly, "I didn't expect to meet again."

"at the bar?"

"Ah."

Phoebe thought about it, and used James Bond's description at the time: "Come to strike up a conversation."

Merlin: "..."

So coincidentally.

Merlin was also at the bar yesterday, so he naturally saw the man who approached him.It's nothing, Merlin said to himself from the bottom of his heart, a pretty girl sitting alone in a bar will always be approached by someone, and meeting again doesn't mean there will be any special meaning or conspiracy.

Merlin forcibly stopped his thoughts, and he returned the business card to Phoebe: "This is for you, and you should handle it."

Phoebe looked up in surprise, "Merlin doesn't mind?"

Actually quite mindful, but all Merlin did was bow his head: "At least he's a bank manager, and you lack a bank account."

"Ok."

Phoebe took the card thoughtfully, and the girl put the card in her pocket when she suddenly realized something: "Merlin."

"what?"

"He's a bar guy, not a respectable guy."

According to Merlin's previous reaction, Thiago should be refusing to associate with him.

But this time Merlin was not angry.

He didn't even open his mouth, and Merlin just pulled out the Sony Walkman he'd bought from a thrift store.

Phoebe stared curiously at the palm-sized Walkman. She was used to seeing all kinds of high-tech around Merlin, and Phoebe had never been exposed to such nostalgic things.

Merlin reached out to brush Phoebe's long hair, and hung one of the earphones to her ear.

Phoebe:?

Merlin hit the play button.

The sound quality of the aging machine was not as good as the expensive equipment in Merlin's office, and the melodious guitar and accompanying singing were stained with traces of time.

"—Wepassed upon the stair, we spoke of was and when

Although I wasn't there, he said Iwashis friend—"

"what……"

Phoebe let out a small cry of surprise, but soon her emotions sank into the music.

She couldn't help looking up, and Merlin was also looking at Phoebe.

The other end of the earphone was hung by Merlin's ear, and the four eyes met. The eyes behind the man's glasses were calm and composed but also had a gentle expression.

At that moment, Phoebe seemed to understand what Q said "he didn't realize it himself".

"I like his voice," Phoebe smiled. "I like this song too. Are his songs always this good?"

"I think most people would agree with that."

As Merlin flipped the Walkman over, he showed Phoebe the tape side: "This is just one of his albums, if you like, there are others."

"Does Merlin like him?"

"It's not bad," Merlin replied, "but it's not my favorite. Maybe I can recommend my favorite singer to you in the future."

"Ah."

Phoebe nodded, and then immersed herself in the singing again.

Petite and cute girls like David Bowie, which is a stark contrast in some ways.But Merlin wasn't surprised at all, Phoebe was just harmless on the outside, she had a fiery heart.

Looking at her slightly drooping eyelids, Merlin took a breath.

"I'm sorry, Phoebe."

His voice played alongside David Bowie, so close they shared not just the same song, but the same air.

Phoebe came out of the music world, she looked up in surprise, what happened today, and she apologized once or twice.

Of course, Merlin understood what Phoebe was wondering about, and he continued, "I mean, I'm sorry for telling you to go out and expand your social circle, but pointing fingers at your friends, girl, I shouldn't have done that. "

I was still unhappy the day before. Is running away from home so useful?

Phoebe grabbed the end of the earphone subconsciously: "It's okay, Q and Bond also said that Merlin is sincerely doing my best."

Merlin: "I think my original intention is correct, but now you have the right to choose your own life path."

Phoebe: "Don't I have the original?"

She's always so focused.

It wasn't until the sudden kiss that night that Merlin realized that Phoebe did.

In the past, Merlin didn't fully take Phoebe's courtship, entanglement, or even "mating invitation" to heart, because Phoebe, who had just become a human, still had a cat's thinking, and she just regarded Merlin as a cat's companion That's all.And cats living under the same roof always keep each other company, play with each other, eat and sleep together, and reproduce together.All these behaviors do not contain human factors. Even if they actively imitate the kissing and hugging in the movie, it does not mean that Phoebe can understand the meaning.

But that kiss was not.

That was not imitation, Merlin could clearly feel that she no longer looked at Merlin from the perspective of a white cat treating cohabiting humans, but a woman longing for a man waiting for his response.

Merlin can teach her how to dress up, and can teach her to eat with a knife and fork, but he can't stop a fresh, young, independent soul from slowly awakening.

"From today onwards, Phoebe," Merlin whispered, "I will not interfere in any of your actions, at least not to stop you. You are supposed to be an equal to me. Will do my best."

Equals, not ignorant toddlers under his shelter.

In fact, Merlin can indeed protect her for the rest of her life. Even if he can't do it himself, the quartermaster of the royal secret service can find a paradise for Phoebe in the huge world, and ensure that she lives happily until the end of her life like a blank sheet of paper. .

But this is not the life a whole person should have.

Phoebe seemed to understand Merlin's intentions, but she didn't seem to fully understand.

She turned her head sideways: "but what if I go the wrong way?"

Merlin: "I'll give you advice, and it's up to you to decide whether to listen."

Phoebe: "Then how do I know when to listen and when not to listen?"

There was a slight smile in Merlin's eyes. He stretched out his hand, and his slender and strong fingers landed on the girl's forehead: "Think here, girl. You are so smart, don't waste your talent in vain."

"Okay, then, you treat me as an equal," Phoebe said expectantly, "Can we go on a formal date next time?"

"........."

For a moment, Merlin really didn't know how to respond.Nope, with Phoebe's obsession, the girl could go on all night if he didn't give a formal reason; promise her, and Phoebe will probably think about getting married and having a baby the next day. thing.

Just as he was about to speak, David Bowie's music was suddenly interrupted by a communication request in the mirror.

Merlin paused, and he glanced at Phoebe: "Wait a minute, girl."

Phoebe has long been used to Merlin's solemn expression, and he only has this attitude when he is working.So the girl just nodded consciously and didn't say a word of nonsense.

It was a member of the IT department. Merlin connected the communication, and the young employee hurriedly said, "Merlin, we checked the surveillance near the Viking bar and found this."

As he spoke, he sent the video file to Merlin's glasses.

It is a video file that is less than seven seconds long. The environment in the video is a dead end, like the back door of a certain building.There is no movement for the first few seconds, until the end of the video, two men walk into the view of the camera.

One of them was Tom, and the other couldn't see his face clearly. He turned his face slightly, revealing a quarter of his profile, and the picture stopped abruptly.

It should be the Spaniard.

"That's all?" Merlin asked.

"That's all," the young man in the IT department said regretfully, "the surveillance signal was cut off after that, and nothing was recorded. But the good news is that we know which direction they went."

"Expand the search area," Merlin ordered decisively, "I'll be online right now."

Then he turned off the communication.

Merlin looked down at Phoebe, who couldn't hear the comm, but could hear Merlin's words.When Phoebe met her gaze, she said, "Any new clues?"

"With the whereabouts of the Spaniards that night."

"Then go back quickly."

"I'm very sorry--"

"It's ok."

Phoebe took Merlin's hand.

The girl's soft fingertips passed through his wide palm like a ghost, around the cocoon of the man's palm, clinging to the crevices of his fingers, entangled his fingers.

This is like encouragement, but also like waiting.

"I know Merlin's job is very, very important," Phoebe said softly, "Is there anything I can do for you?"

Actually there are.

Merlin looked back at the surveillance, and there were traces of animals passing by in the corner at the end of the camera, which should be stray dogs.

Maybe Phoebe could ask something.

But now it was getting late, and they were far away from the surveillance, Merlin thought it would be more efficient to expand the surveillance search area.

"Go back first." He said.

When he got home, Merlin didn't even have time to change, he just took off his windbreaker, and then went straight to the study.

Phoebe: "What clue?"

Merlin, who was starting the machine, paused, and then realized that most of Phoebe's enthusiasm came from her cat friend being hurt indirectly, and she brought the first clue, so Phoebe's sense of participation was naturally no different than before.

So he still didn't hide it from her: "A surveillance camera took pictures of the Spaniard."

Speaking of Merlin logging into the internal system of the Royal Secret Service, the logistics department has started work in an orderly manner.Merlin's going online is more like a soldier who is being trained has a general, so that all work has a precise point of force.

They checked the nearby monitoring system. Although the Spaniards have avoided most of the shots, in the 21st century, it is very difficult to be invisible.

Eventually Merlin found his way and captured enough facial features to identify him.

He is an immigrant from southern Europe. He just came to London and worked as an executive in a certain bank.Merlin easily hacked into the other party's account and discovered many transactions with local gangs, including some with Johnny's boss. The money was transferred to Archie's account, but the interesting thing is that Archie kept it intact Called back.

Just two lines of numbers are enough for Merlin to deduce the general situation: the Spaniards are afraid that they have taken orders from their superiors and want to bribe Archie, but everyone on the road knows that Archie is as loyal as a dog.

Merlin sent the Spaniard's account history to Q.

It didn't take long for Q to reply: [Surprisingly, Merlin.It's quite valuable. ]

Merlin: [Worth using? ]

Q was silent for about two hours.

During the period, Merlin collected a lot of useful information, and when he started to sort it out, Q directly turned on the phone.

"Merlin," Q's indifferent voice sounded on the other end of the phone, "I was not responsible for the kidnapping case a few months ago, but I paid more or less attention to this case. When your people were evacuated from Eastern Europe, I found several a fixed current bank account."

"You hacked into our intelligence network?"

"No," Q quickly explained, "I hacked into the CIA's intelligence network, of course in my own name."

"..."

Merlin pondered for three seconds whether he should tell his CIA counterparts about it. After three seconds, Merlin chose to give up. He still didn't want to see Britain and the United States go to war because of the contradictions between the intelligence organizations.

"What happened to the regular bank account?" he asked.

"Those accounts belonged to the same bank as the Spaniard's account."

"So you think the kidnappings in Eastern Europe are the same guy trying to drive gangs in London with money and equipment support."

"And you should have heard of this banker, Rachev, who is suspected of helping multiple terrorist organizations with money laundering."

"Is he the one behind the scenes?"

"At least he knew who was behind the scenes."

So Q is not thinking of bankrupting the banker, but looking for opportunities for cooperation.

Merlin doesn't like dealing with these people who hide in the shadows, especially working with them.The purpose of the existence of royal agents is to maintain world peace, and these bankers or others who have no moral bottom line are often potential targets of villain bosses.

But under special circumstances, Merlin doesn't mind using special methods.

"Information on the transaction chain," he said, "better send me a copy, Q."

After finishing the call, Merlin glanced at his phone, and in the blink of an eye he was busy until midnight again.

And Phoebe fell asleep before she knew it.

She sat on the left side of Merlin, and fell asleep directly on the table.Merlin was uncomfortable just looking at her curved back, but Phoebe was still sleeping soundly, the back of the girl's head resting lightly on his arm, her blond hair curled around her face in a disheveled mess.

Merlin gently raised his hand, and the lost Phoebe whimpered in her sleep, and buried her cheek in her arm.

The monitor indicated that Q had sent an email, but Merlin didn't open it right away.

He took a rare break from his work, and the man stood up, taking care not to make any noise.Merlin leaned over and grabbed Phoebe's waist, and put his other hand through the hollow of her knee, and hugged the girl lying on the table horizontally.

Phoebe was still aware of Merlin's existence in the first place.

But she didn't wake up, the girl just leaned in his arms, called out "Merlin" in a daze, and went back to sleep.

Merlin sent her into the bedroom, and when he laid the girl flat on the bed, he found that there was still a walkman in her arms, the earphones had fallen somewhere, and the tape was still spinning.

He pressed the pause button of the Walkman, and the crisp sound was very clear in the room.

The sleeping girl instinctively curled herself up into a ball, her slender eyelashes closed together, her fair side face under the moonlight was as clean and serene as the protagonist of a fairy tale book.

Phoebe is indeed like a carefree fairy tale protagonist when her eyes are closed, but once she opens her eyes, those clear gray eyes will burst with countless rich emotions.

She never hides her emotions, happiness, sadness, and even desire.

There is nothing more shocking than a young and beautiful girl who devotes her whole body and soul to her emotions. Merlin doesn't think Phoebe realizes what she is doing. She pours out all her love, attachment and sex without knowing every day A weight is so precious.

These weights weighed heavily on Merlin's heart.

Merlin sighed.

He gently took the Walkman from Phoebe's arms, leaned down and kissed her on the forehead.

"...Merlin?"

Feeling the touch on her forehead, Phoebe finally woke up.she